Group Finance Graduate

We're looking for an ambitious Group Finance Graduate to join our Group Finance team based in Hessle, Hull
. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a variety of finance disciplines whilst studying towards your ACCA qualification
. Working alongside experienced finance professionals, you'll gain exposure to financial reporting, forecasting, treasury, consolidation, VAT, and business analytics, helping you develop your technical finance skills. You'll also have the opportunity to experience different areas of finance across the wider Cranswick Group, providing a well-rounded foundation for a successful long-term career in finance within a growing FTSE-listed business.

Cranswick is a leading FTSE-listed food producer with a strong track record of growth, investment, and innovation. Operating across multiple sites throughout the UK, our business generates revenues of nearly £3 billion and supplies many of the country's leading retailers, food service providers, and international customers. Behind that success is a highly skilled finance function that supports strategic decision-making, business performance, investment planning, acquisitions, and financial reporting across the Group.

As a Finance Graduate, you'll gain exposure to the financial operations of a large, complex, and growing plc, providing an excellent platform to start your professional career.

Working within our Group Finance team, you'll gain hands-on exposure to a broad range of finance activities, including:

• Internal reporting and analytics
• Group consolidation
• Treasury and cash flow forecasting
• VAT
• External reporting and statutory accounts preparation
• Financial planning and performance analysis

Supported throughout your ACCA qualification, this programme will give you the technical expertise, commercial awareness, and practical experience needed to build a successful long-term career in finance.

• A degree (or equivalent qualification) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
• A desire to build a long-term career in finance and a commitment to studying towards an ACCA qualification.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with numbers and data.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team while also taking ownership of your own responsibilities.
• A proactive, diligent, and enthusiastic approach with a genuine willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A placement year, internship, or previous finance-related experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Experience with Power BI, Microsoft Navision, or CCH Tagetik would be beneficial.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use.

• Pension Scheme with enhanced contribution options
• Company Share Save Scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Employee Discount Platform

Closing Date: 11/09/2026 – Please note that the closing date may be brought forward should a suitable candidate be identified.

Internal applicants must make their line manager aware before applying.